Żminijietna appeals to the Government to protect the basic consumption of energy

The studies on energy prices conducted by MRA show an increase in prices of 3.2%. “This increase will negatively affect many families on a low and middle wage income and pensioners. This means that the households will have to pay more for the basic consumption of energy”.

“The government’s decision to compensate families with low income and others on social assistance by giving a one-off energy bonus was positive, but more families should have been included.”

“On the other hand the method of calculation for the price of energy should be transparent”, states Żminijietna.

Żminijietna stresses “that it would be fairer if the Government gave a one-off payment to every family retroactively from 1st October 2010, as well as any increase in energy prices should be reflected realistically in the Cost of Living adjustment. Many families are doing their outmost to reduce consumption, but the fact is that basic consumption is an essential of everyday life”.

“It is unfair that other families with a low income and pensioners are denied the right for energy compensation due to ‘means testing’. The Government should adopt a policy that protects basic consumption, while penalising wasteful practices”.

Żminijietna appeals to the Government to increase investment in other sources of energy on a national level and include wind and solar energies. Using roofs of public buildings and schools for the installation of photovoltaic panels should form an integral part in the national plan for renewable energy production. The Government should also invest in gas for electricity generation.

David Pisani
Public Relations Officer
Żminijietna - Voice of the Left
Mob: 7953 6914